linguistics
The Forever War Between ‘Come’ and ‘Cum’
The big controversy in sex slang comes down to a couple of vowels
Dude, Where Does the ‘Surfer Voice’ Actually Come From?
It’s a loose, slang-heavy vibe that rejects the formalities of English — and tracing its history means venturing far outside Southern California
Dude. Bro. Chief. Bud. Where Do All These Guy Nicknames Come From?
An etymologist breaks down the complex histories of our favorite male sobriquets
What It Really Means When You’re ‘Fucked’
It's not as simple as it sounds — especially not for President Trump
